Exercising grey matter at "Jass", a traditional Swiss card game similar to bridge.

After a session of water gymnastics.

Warming down after an ice hockey match.

A leisurely afternoon at home.

"Checkmate!"

Many old people find solace in religion.

Switzerland's older generation in its golden years.

With life expectancy increasing, the time after retirement has a new importance. Day trips, sports and leisure are all part of pensioners' daily lives. (Editor: Salome Weber, pictures: Ex-press/Keystone)